The surge in online gaming where bets can be placed through mobile phone apps means that “there is now a casino in every Filipino’s pocket,” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero Escudero made the remark as he called on the...
Noting the alarming number of young children that are now exposed to online gambling, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to also ban Philippine inland gaming operator (PIGO) licenses or that are commonly known to be local e-gambling businesses. ...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is seeking a cost-benefit analysis of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs) licenses issued by the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to see if these online gaming operations--easily accessible to many Filipinos--are worth...